Thermal Interface Material Advice

[SixtyFourBit]

I have an FX-55 processor that is running too hot. I just invested in a ThermalRight 90C Heatsink, and 92cm 126CFM fan, and a couple of slot coolers. Should arrive today.

I also ordered 1 tube each of Arctic Silver 5 and Arctic Silver MX-1. They were both on sale and both tubes cost me less what an individual tube of either would usually cost (under $10).

My question is ... which compound is superior?

The FX-55 runs @ 104Watts and icould be considered a space heater. Going onto an ASUS A8N SLI Deluxe with 2x6800 ultra's.

Any advice on which of the 2 compounds to mate the chip to the heatsink?

Thanks for any assistance.

 

[Tab]

Arctic Silver MX-1? Thats new...

 

[imported_Kensai]

AS 5. 🙂

 

[SixtyFourBit]

Originally posted by: Tabb
Arctic Silver MX-1? Thats new...

Yeah, check it out:

http://www.case-mod.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=1522

I notice that they compare it's performance with AS2 and AS3, but not AS5.

 

[imported_llama]

the AS5 will probs be similar however the MX-1 seems to be more stable a compound

 

[Jeff7]

Ah, it's Arctic Cooling MX-1, not Arctic Silver.

 

[SixtyFourBit]

DOH!!!!

I guess that answer that. I know Arctic Silver has the better reputation with regards to compound.

Anyone want to buy a tube of MX-1? ;-)

 

[mwmorph]

actually the mx1 isnt bad. it might be 1 degree c worse than as5 arouns there but it wont be capacitive and wont stick like glue.